The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-25
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The Longest Day and Some Reflections
Thereon-Summer Recreations and
Resorts-The Confederate Battle
Flags-Harvest, &C., sc.


BALTIMORE, june 21st, 1887.
Nessrs. Editors This is the longest day of the
year. Sometimes shortly before or soon after we
are apt to have storm, accompanied by hail,
hurricanes, &C., but not of long continuance. 1t
has been so this season, to some extent, in differ
emit parts of the country. The earth in her elliptic
circle round the sun reaches the farthest point
from that solar orb and just at the time-for q
short space-stands still, as it were. She then
gets on her reverse movement, going back for SIX
months, the days getting shorter by degrees un til
we get to the shortest and 30 on year In and year
out It has been so since the creation and will be
so until the ending if there ever be any end, which
will come, possibly, at the "wreck of matter and
the crush of worlds" but when that will be depo-
nent sayeth not. 1t, however, proves one thing,
that there must be very nice arrangement to
keep all the innumerable globes that move in space
exactly in order never failing, even to the tenth
part Of second, in coming to time. OF all things
we can most depend on that. Mr.. Proctor, the
great English astronomer and lecturer, had never
found them at variance and he believes he never
will. 1t is wonderful piece of machinery, calcu-
lated to win our admiration and excite our pro-
found wonder. To one accustomed to such things
though common-it is always seemingly new.
But how few there are who view it in this light.
The more we think and study it, however, the
more we admire and wonder at it.
when we may anticipate hot weather and mat
ters consequent thereto. Though they are often
unpleasant from the extreme heat, yet we
have their pleasures in being able to seek
a change of scene. Different places pleasant
ones-are sought out and afford especial enjoy
ment and delight. If it were not for this oneh aif
the enjoyment of life would be lost. Persons seek
the different watering places, the mountains and
choice country retreats. They 60 to places away
from the monotony of life, and after spending .
brief time return again renovated and refreshed,
would ADVISE all VINO can 70 partake OF such offer
ings. Life is short at best and we should take a
part of it to spend in such relaxation. There are
many charming watering places which afford these
luxuries. Health gets, as it were, q renewing,
which often continues to the next season. Per-
haps it is the means of saving wornout life.-
Daniel Webster, the great American orator and
statesman, was once asked where should we 60 to
enjoy our summers. He said get thee to the noun
tains God has intended them for such retreats,
especially in the heated days of July and August,
as also for a portion of the red-robed autumn.-
Man finds there the pure nectar of life. So may
it be at the seaside and many of our country re-
sorts. Those who can should also indulge in ex-
cursions both by water and rail. Anywhere for
change is advisable. There are some fine summer
retreats nearer home-in your own county-whlch
are inviting and many from this city 60 there
They act wisely. 1t is not season-being very
hot-exactly adapted to labor beyond what can
be avoided There are those who are not pre-
pared, owing to circumstances, to 60 far away
from home. Let them, far as possible, with their
children, 60 to some of our pleasant parks often
as they can in the hot, unhealthy weather. Those
impecunious should avail of the free excursions
It does one good to see this class of people have
the opportunity of such enjoyment and the advan-
tage otherwise. We then hope to see every one
having the opportunity offered them of such
- III duri fho hot w
of summer.
am glad that President Cleveland discovered
soon as he did his unintentional of ordering
the return of Confederate flags and other relics OF
the late internecine war; He promptly counter
manded his order. This was the best thing that
could be done. His intentions, have no doubt,
were pure and very good, but they were liable to
be misconstrued. Better let them remain where
they are They certainly cannot be very pleasant
to look upon now since the Union has been re-
stored and our people are one and inseparable.-
They bring back memories better to be in oblivion
Many of them are in q state of decay and rotten
ness.
Harvest has already commenced in parts of
Virginia and other Southern States. Some wheat
has been cut in the lower Eastern Shore counties
of Maryland and the grain brought to our market.
The crop promises very fine yield. Not much
will now be done on Change until after the new
grain comes to market. Wheat has declined con-
siderably since the recent speculation on Change
and elsewhere. 1t was regular spasmodic boom
with no foundation. 1t was the same as in some
other things. There is too much of this kind of
work to be wholesome.
Col. Raine, Consul General to Berlin, has been
handsomely entertained by his many friends here.
He has been thus far most of his time in Washing
ton on business.
There was quite heavy hailstorms in several
parts of Maryland recently, which did consider
able harm. A good deal of rain also fell. In
some places the wind strong as to blow
a singular anu unusual arcn or DOW OF Hgnr
across the eastern sky was seen here few nights
ago. remember to have seen similar phenom-
enon here many years ago which was peculiarly
remarkable. 1t extended across the whole heavens
and was visible some hours. It was good deal
like the milky way, but more brilliant. Some un-
informed persons thought the world was coming
to an end NEsToR.